ROB THOMAS AND COUNTING CROWS ARE A PERFECT ROCK PAIRING
AT DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER, SEPT. 17
World-renowned indie musicians, Counting Crows, were joined by one of rock’s most recognizable acts, Rob Thomas, for an evening of unforgettable sound at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) on Saturday, September 17. With decades of musical experience between both acts, concert-goers were treated to a lively set of rock hits in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas.
California natives and eclectic music , Counting Crows, opened the show to a crowd of eager fans ready for a night of 90’s nostalgia. The group delivered a number of memorable singles including favorites like “Colorblind” and “Mr. Jones,” before concluding with a dynamic encore of hits, “Rain King” and “Holiday in Spain.” With the release of a new alt-rock album, “Somewhere Under Wonderland” in 2014, the group is no stranger to producing energetic music met with equally captivating live performances.
The exciting evening continued when Grammy Award-winning musician Rob Thomas took over the DLVEC stage to impress the audience with a showcase of chart-toppers and newly released material. Throughout the set, Thomas delivered Billboard hits like “Lonely No More,” “3 AM,” and “Someday.” He finished the performance with his award-winning hit, “Smooth,” for a dancing crowd of upbeat attendees.
Photo Credit: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center/Tom Donoghue Photography
About the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Located at the corner of Third St. and Carson Ave. across from the D Las Vegas, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center can accommodate up to 15,000 guests and features state-of-the-art sound and lighting. The open-air design is inviting to both tourists and locals and offers the perfect spot for concerts, conventions and other large-scale events. Embracing the uninhibited spirit of Downtown Las Vegas, the new venue will play host to a line-up of curated events including premier concerts, food festivals and more. The venue also recently announced that is the first entertainment arena in Las Vegas to accept Bitcoin as currency.